CATEGORY WINNERS
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BEFORE
BEACH HOUSE
WEST SUSSEX
The striking six-bedroom seafront holiday home replaces a derelict bungalow, delivering contemporary coastal living with sustainability. A wave-like zinc roof and flint-clad base respond to local character while also addressing planning constraints. Elevated on piles above a shallow water table, the highly insulated home features PV panels, air source heat pumps, and MVHR. Sustainable materials, extensive biodiversityfocused landscaping, and a design that maximises views and natural light complete this elegant, low-impact, and resilient building.
Submitted by: Simon Gill Architects. www.simongillarchitects.co.uk
Architect: Simon Gill Architects.
Site Manager: Jason Pratt, West Sussex Carpentry & Building Limited. www.wscb.co.uk
Contractors: West Sussex Carpentry & Building Limited Electrical Solutions. www.electrical-solutions.biz | William O’Brien Plumbing & Heating Limited. www.wobrien-plumbing.co.uk
Craftspeople: Duncan Berry, Berry Stonework Limited. www.berrystonework.co.uk | Tim Bembridge, TAB Landscapes Southern Limited. www.tablandscapes.co.uk | Mark Quinnell, Q Joinery Limited, details on request.
Other: Anna Helps, Anna Helps Garden Design. www.annahelpsgardendesign.co.uk
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FIELD HOUSE
PULBOROUGH
The family home in an AONB blends traditional craftsmanship with modern sustainability, celebrating its rural context with pioneering composite stone, timber structure and natural materials like solid limestone and Douglas fir. The design maximises the sweeping views to the distant hills, with a stone loggia mediating the threshold between inside and out whilst protecting the full height glazing. Passive solar design, high energy efficiency, and biodiversity enhancements, including wildflower meadows, ponds, and bat habitats, ensure a low carbon footprint and offer a strong connection to nature.
Submitted by: Wilkinson King Architects. www.wilkinsonking.com
Architect: Wilkinson King Architects.
Site Manager: Roland Ronert, details on request.
Contractor: Excalibur. www.excaliburltd.co.uk
Craftsperson: Alex Bertrand, The Stone Masonry Company. www.thestonemasonrycompany.co.uk
Other: Steve Webb and Paul Downie, Webb Yates. www.webbyates.com | KLH. www.klhuk.com | IQ Glass. www.iqglassuk.com
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PADDOCK HOUSE
ITCHENOR
The new build in the Chichester Harbour Conservancy replaced a 1960s chalet bungalow with a family home that combines traditional craftsmanship and modern sustainable features. The design incorporates local Purbeck stone, slate, and zinc, with a ground-source heat pump, underfloor heating, and solar panels to achieve an EPC A rating. The landscape enhances biodiversity with a wildflower meadow, orchard, and bat boxes. The scheme reflects a commitment to sustainability, heritage, and high-quality craftsmanship.
Submitted by: Randell Design Group. www.randelldesigngroup.com | King & Drury Construction Ltd. www.kinganddrury.com
Architecture/Interior Design: Cathryn Crisp and Rachel Ellis, Randell Design Group.
Site Manager: Callum Macdonald, King & Drury Construction Ltd.
Contractor: King & Drury Construction Ltd.
Craftspeople: Masters Brickwork and Stonemasonry. www.mastersbrickworkstonemasonry.co.uk | IQ Glass. www.iqglassuk.com | Garden Link. www.gardenlink.co.uk | Fowlers Swimming Pools. www.fowlerswimmingpools.co.uk | S Brighten Brickwork, details on request | Stephen Anthony Design. www.stephenanthonydesign.com | Future Fabs. www.futurefabs.co.uk
Other: James Lee Landscape Design. www.jamesleedesign.com
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THREE OAKS FARM
IFOLD
A bespoke, single-storey, intergenerational courtyard home set within six acres of rewilded landscape. Thoughtfully designed for wellbeing and retirement living, the home embraces lowenergy, off-grid living with a highly insulated timber frame, PV panels, battery storage, MVHR, and an air source heat pump. Surrounded by a wildflower meadow, natural swimming pond, and over 250 native trees, the project integrates craft, sustainability, and nature to foster biodiversity, health, and a deep connection to the land.
Submitted by: Nick Willson Architects. www.nickwillsonarchitects.com
Architect: Nick Willson Architects.
Site Manager: Jane and Tim Meggitt (Owners).
Contractors: Point 1. www.point1buildingsystems.com | Ecohaus. www.ecohausinternorm.com | SieMatic. www.siematic.com | South Coast Metal Roofing. www.southcoastmetalroofing.com | Andrew Shepherd Electrics. www.andrewshepherdelectrics.com | Josh Tucker, Pipeline Plumbing. www.pipelineplumbingservices.co.uk | Olafur Mason, Mason Carpentry. www.masoncarpentry.construction
Craftsperson: Francois Pardoux, details on request.
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WATERFRONT CONTEMPORARY
SUSSEX
A sustainable replacement dwelling located within an AONB on the Sussex harbour, with views to the South Downs. Designed with a fabric-first approach, it features MVHR, a ground source heat pump, solar panels, and a green roof. A natural materials palette and sensitive massing reduce its visual impact, while landscaping—including wildflower meadows, hedgehog-friendly hedges, and bat boxes— enhances biodiversity. This low-carbon home harmonises functionality, aesthetics, and climateconscious design for a modern family lifestyle.
Submitted by: Randell Design Group. www.randelldesigngroup.com | King & Drury Construction Ltd. www.kinganddrury.com
Architecture/Interior Design: Brid Carr and Rachel Ellis, Randell Design Group.
Site Manager: Ryan Mercado, King & Drury Construction Ltd.
Contractor: King & Drury Construction Ltd.
Craftspeople: Wood Works Brighton. www.woodworksbrighton.co.uk | Stone Green Landscapes. www.sg-landscapes.co.uk | Cellar Maison. www.cellarmaison.com | S Brighten Brickwork, details on request | Cantifix. www.cantifix.co.uk | Fowlers Swimming Pools. www.fowlerswimmingpools.co.uk
Other: James Lee Landscape Design. www.jamesleedesign.com
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DRIFT AWAY
PETT LEVEL
This new coastal home replaces a deteriorated bungalow with a sustainably built, low-energy dwelling that balances contemporary design with the sensitive Rye Bay landscape. Constructed using a timber-frame and a fabric-first approach, it features triple glazing, high-performance insulation, MVHR, and an air source heat pump. The architecture fosters strong connections to land and sea through immersive spatial design and natural materials. A green roof, native planting, and permeable surfaces support biodiversity and reflect an integrated, environmentally conscious approach to coastal living.
Submitted by: Studio Four Point Ten. www.fourpointten.co.uk
Architect: Studio Four Point Ten.
Main Contractor: Jim Soan & Sons. www.jimsoanandsonsltd.co.uk
Other: Cornerstone Consulting Engineers Ltd. www.cornerstonehome.uk | CLM Planning Ltd. www.c-l-m.co.uk | Ian Folkard, irf Energy, details on request.
INTERIOR
OAK FRAMED DETACHED HOUSE
SINGLETON
The project replaces a derelict bungalow with a highly sustainable, EPC A-rated dwelling that blends traditional flint, clay tile, and green oak detailing with modern environmental technologies. Despite a complex planning journey in a sensitive flood zone, the project delivers a light-filled, open-plan home with low carbon emissions. It features a ground source heat pump, solar PV, battery storage, triple glazing, MVHR, and native landscaping—creating a future-proofed, energy-efficient residence in harmony with its village setting.
Submitted by: The Architectural Building Company Ltd. www.architectural-homes.co.uk
Architect: Ben Smith, Smith Simmons & Partners. www.ss-p.co.uk
Site Manager: Paul Marshall, The Architectural Building Company Ltd.
Contractor: The Architectural Building Company Ltd Jelvis Electrical. www.jelvis.co.uk | Nicholls Boreholes. www.nichollsboreholes.co.uk | ODC Glazing. www.odcglass.co.uk
Craftspeople: Matthew Morgan (Lead Carpenter), details on request | Barry Tillbury (Lead Bricklayer and Stonemason), details on request.
Other: Matthew Young, ESM Renewables. www.esmrenewables.co.uk | Andy Traves, Aqua Callidus, details on request | Rob Hall, The Architectural Building Company Ltd | Tim Morris, Lowfield Timber Frames Ltd. www.lowfieldtimberframes.co.uk | Amy De Baerdemaecker. www.amydgardens.co.uk
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SUTTONS
CAMBER
The new family home on Camber’s shingle beach blends modern design with year-round functionality, offering panoramic views over Rye Bay. Designed for large gatherings, the house features expansive sea-facing living spaces, a beachfront terrace with outdoor kitchen, and a sheltered courtyard with plunge pool. A separate cedar-clad studio provides quiet retreat. Sustainable design includes ground source heat pump, solar PV panels, and mechanical heat recovery, while natural materials and integrated joinery create a warm, light-filled interior.
Submitted by: RX Architects. www.rxarchitects.com
Architect: RX Architects.
Contractor: Coast View Property. www.coastviewproperty.co.uk
Craftspeople: R+E Engineers Ltd. www.randeengineers.co.uk
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WILLOW HOUSE
CHICHESTER
A contemporary family home reinterpreting traditional Sussex vernacular through thoughtful design and craftsmanship. Combining flint, brick, and tile with modern elements like an architectural bronze-framed garden pavilion and green roof, it balances aesthetics and sustainability. A highly insulated timber frame, paired with local materials, ensures energy efficiency and durability. Inside, an Art Deco-inspired scheme enhances the home’s character and atmosphere. The resulting design unifies interior and exterior spaces, creating a lasting, adaptable environment tailored to the needs of modern family life.
Submitted by: Open Design Studio. www.open-designstudio.co.ukk | Smith Simmons & Partners. www.ss-p.co.uk
Architect: Ben Smith, Smith Simmons & Partners.
Interior Architecture & Design: Faye Ambrose, Open Design Studio.
Site Manager: Reuben Dowling, Dowling Construction www.dowlingconstructionltd.com
Contractor/Craftspeople: Dowling Construction 1813 Furniture & Kitchens. www.1813furniture.co.uk
Other: Natalie McKellar (Planning), Smith Simmons & Partners Faye Ambrose and Emma Griffiths (Interior Design), Open Design Studio.